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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of my kids is at one of the west coast CTCLs, and we love it. Outstanding education, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, just terrific all around. More than we hoped for, actually.

OP, it is absolutely worth going to one of the CTCL fairs -- you can visit with a lot of really great little schools in a very short amount of time. This was one of the first things we did for DC's search, and it was such a nice way to kick the process off. Know which schools you want to know more about -- the fairs are too busy to visit with all, so you'll want a plan.

PPs are correct that there are VERY different schools on the list -- in terms of ethos, academics, applicant strength, and financials. Definitely do your homework.

Re: financials. The small liberal arts college model is tougher than it used to be, and some CTCL schools have fared better than others, and in ways that could materially affect student experiences. Some of these schools have large endowments and get strong financial ratings from Forbes, while others are struggling. 
So do your homework, but FYI our family found CTCL to be a very helpful resource.

Between multiple kids, and multiple college road trips, we have visited a good number of schools on the list, so if you have questions about any specific ones, feel free to ask questions. [/quote]

Can you please share the school and what the travel is like?  Concerned some of the west coast schools are difficult to get to....[/quote]

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